Sure-Gro Inc.
P.O. Box 21001, Brantford, ON, N3R 7W9
TEL (519) 754-2900 FAX (519) 754-2901
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT: Ant Traps
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT INFORMATION
P.C.P. Act Registration No.: 23446
Code: 2 00037 0
Chemical Name: Sodium Tetraborate Pentahyrate
2 00039 0
Synonyms: Borax
Chemical Family: Inorganic
Product Use: Domestic Insecticide
TDG Classification: Not Regulated
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
WEIGHT %
CAS REG #
LD50 (mg/Kg)
T.W.A. - T.L.V.
Borax
Calculated LD50
5.0
1303-96-4
Oral,rat 2660
53,200
5 mg/m3
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
Physical State: Solid
Specific Gravity: Not Applicable
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Vapour Pressure: Not Applicable
% Volatiles: Not Applicable
Solubility in Water: No Data
Appearance\Odour: Tan paste with peanut odour
pH: No Data
Freezing/Melting Point: Not Applicable
Vapour Density: Not Applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not Applicable
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Flash Point: Not Applicable
Lower Explosion Limit %: Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature: No Data
Upper Explosion Limit %: Not Applicable
Fire Extinguishing Media: Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide, and Water Fog
Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained Breathing Apparatus and impervious clothing. Minimize amount of
water used and contain the run-off by diking.
Other Fire or Explosion Hazards: None Known.
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Conditions to Avoid: Elevated temperatures above 35 oC
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): None known
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known
SECTION 6 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Acute Effects of Overexposure: May cause mild irritation to the skin and eyes. Ingestion of large amounts may
cause nausea, gastrointestinal upset and abdominal pain.
Effects of Chronic Exposure: None known.
Other Health Effects: None known.
SECTION 7 - FIRST AID PROCEDURES
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